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V521 EDK

1999 Yamaha XT600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

39,168 mi
Last recorded39,168 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XT60023,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV521 EDK
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 39,168 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 39,087 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 38,629 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 35,019 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 29,552 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 26,856 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 24,306 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 24,256 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 24,199 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 24,024 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 24,024 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Oct 2011 23,889 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 23,465 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 23,458 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 22,828 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 22,828 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 13,931 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 13,931 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2007 7,738 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 6,515 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 6,515 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT600?

Based on 22,221 MOT tests across 2,420 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
586
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,420
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 150
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 141
reflector on motorcycle missing 129
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 122
suspension bush has excessive free play 111
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V521 EDK is a 1999 Yamaha XT600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 23,929 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XT600 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V521 EDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT600 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V521 EDK is a 1999 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V521 EDK safe to buy?

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